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SPOOL KNITTING 



SPOOL 

KNITTING 



BY 



MARY A. McCORMACK 




NEW YORK 

A. S. BARNES & COMPANY 

1909 






Copyright, 1909 
By a. S. BARNES & COMPANY. 







LIBRARY of CONGRESS 
Two CoDies Received 

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Copyritfnt Entry 
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CONTENTS 

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Spool Knitting 1 

Toy Knitters 3 

Round Web 5 

Flat Web 7 

Circular Mat 9 

Ball for Baby 11 

Doll's Muff 13 

CJoilarette 15 

Tom O'Shanter Cap 17 

Baby's Battle 19 

Toboggan Cap 21 

Child's Bath or Bedroom Slippers 23 

Small Mittens 25 

Doll's Hood 27 

Doll's Coat or Jacket 29 

Bootees 33 

Little Boy Blue 35 

Little Red Ridiug Hood 37 

Doll's Skirt 39 

Little Boy's Hat 41 

Child's Muffler 43 

Child's Hood 45 

Little Girl's Hat 47 

Doll's Sweater 49 

Wristlets 51 

Shoulder Shawl 53 

Doll's Carriage Robe 55 

Child's Leggings 57 

Muffler 59 

Made of Knitting Cotton 61 

Jumping Rope 63 

Toy Horse Reins 65 

Wash Cloth 67 

School Bag 69 

Chimney Cleaner 71 

Doll's Hammock 73 



SPOOL KNITTING 

Few elementary exercises have aroused more 
interest in the child than the toy knitting ; due, 
perhaps, to its simplicity and his power to do it 
easily and well. 

To some keen observer the little orb- weaving 
spider may have suggested this form of occu- 
pation. Be this as it may, the child who is a 
lover of nature will be quick to perceive the 
strong resemblance he bears to this little in- 
sect while at work with his toy knitter, going 
from j)ost to post just as the insect worked its 
net in spiral form on his framework of radiating 
lines. 

The possibilities of an empty spool and a few 
pins are almost without limitations. The il- 
lustrations here given are merely suggestive of 
many more that can be ^^'Orked out along these 
lines. They are not simply to momentarily 
attract the child, but to permit of individual 
growth, and to have him participate in the joy 
of its ultimate use. 



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Toy Knitters a 

Toy knitters are made of a cylindrical piece 
of wood two and one-half or three inches lone: 
and at least one inch in diameter. This size 
enables the cliild to grasp it easily and Avork 
without cramping the fingers. A hole one- 
fourth or one-half inch in diameter is bored 
lengthwise through the center to admit the 
work. Spools are used to advantage where 
knitters cannot be obtained. 

Pins, staples, or wire nails are used as posts. 
These are driven into the w^ood and then curved 
outward a little at the to]3 Avith pliers, to pi*e- 
vent the work from slipping off. One, two, 
three or four posts may be used. 

A number of forms of web can be made, but 
the simplest and quickest are those made on the 
knitters having but two posts. The four-post 
knitters are also simple and are used where a 
thick cord is needed. 

Except otherwise specified two-post knitters 
are used for these models. 



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Round Web 



Drop worsted through the hole in the center 
of the knitter and draw it out at the other end, 
three inches. This end is used to draw^ the 
work through the knitter. Carry the worsted 
leading from the ball, around the post to the 
right, across the center of the hole in the knitter 
and around the post to the left ; then back across 
the center to the post at the right, thus making 
two stitches on this post. Lift the lower or 
first stitch \vith a large pin or knitting needle, 
carry it over the second stitch and drop it over 
the post ; then across the center to the post at 
the left and repeat. So continue until the de- 
sired length is obtained. 

It will require seven yards of yarn to make 
one yard of web on the two-post knitter. 



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Flat Web 



Begin in the same way as for I'onnd web, but 
after carrying the first or lower stitch over the 
second stitch on each post, bring the ^vorsted 
Ix'ick around the same post, and over to the post 
on the opposite side and repeat. This will 
leave two stitches on each i)ost. In knittino- 
flat webs, two stitches must always be left on 
tlie end posts, and these two are carried over 
the third stitcli and drojjped over the post in 
working l)ack and forth. 

It requires eleven yards of yarn to make one 
yard of fiat web on the two-post knitter. 



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Circular Mat 



A mat five inches in diameter requires two 
and one-half yards of round web. Start sewing 
with the piece of worsted hanging from the end 
of the web. Coil and sew in place by taking up 
the underhalf of a stitch on the right, then the 
underhalf of a stitch on the left side usually 
called "ball stitch." Continue alternatinir from 
right to left, taking up one stitch at a time 
except when it is necessary to widen ; then 
sew two stitches of the web into one in the 
mat. 

Run the end of sewing thread back in the 
sewing to fasten it. When starting with a new 
sewing thread, put the needle in one inch back 
from where sewing ended and run it through 
the work to where the last stitch was taken. 



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Ball for Baby 

Use round web. Start with end of web and 
sew and coil as for round mat. Widen only 
when necessary to keep it fi'oni di'awing in too 
quickly. When desired width or center of ball 
is reached, fill with tissue paper or a ball of 
soft cotton. The sewing is then continued and 
each row narrowed off by taking t\\ o stitches 
in part already sewed and one in the web. 
When the same number of I'ows is naiTowed 
the filling should be entirely covered. The end 
left over will serve as a cord foi* the ball. 

Flat web may be used by taking twelve pieces 
three inches long and sewing them together — 
alternating color and white, if desired. Kun 
a draw-thread around the bottom and fill with 
paper or cotton ; then run a draw-thread around 
the top. Finish with a cord made of a piece of 
round web. 



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Doll's MufF 

This will require three yards of round web. 
Sew the web into a rectangular piece three 
inches wide and five inches long. 

Join the three-inch ends together and draw 
up the ends a little to form the muff. Finish 
with cord to go around the neck. 



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Collarette 

Round web five yards. Measure the doll's 
neck for collar. Gradually widen each row in 
the back. Brinj^ the third row^ of web down in 
front to form the tabs ; then up to the back 
of collarette and finish the back, bringing the 
last row down in front into the tal)S. 

Paper patterns may be used as a guide, but 
children should be encouraged to draw and cut 
their own patterns. 



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Tarn O' Shanter Cap 

Measure the doll's head and make the top of 
the crown twice the diameter of the head. It 
is sewed in the same way as the circuLar mat. 
When the desired ^vidth of crown is obtained, 
begin the under side of the crown by narrowing 
off — that is, taking two stitches in the crown 
and sewinc: them into one stitch in the web. 
Continue until the desired opening for the head 
is obtained. Two ro^vs of web will complete 
the headband. Finish with a pompon on top. 

Use round web. 



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Baby's Rattle 

The foundation ring is made of a piece of 
splint or flat pith fifteen inches long. Form 
this into a ring, having the ends lap two inches. 

Wrap this ^vitli knitting cotton or yarn, being 
careful to keep ^vinding even. When the wind- 
ing is completed, draw the end of cotton under- 
neath the ^vinding with a needle to fasten it. 

Use three pieces of round web for spokes. 
Fasten all three together in the center. Bells 
may be sewed on the outside or inside of the 
ring. 



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Toboggan Cap 

To make a cap five inches long and four inches 
wide, knit eighty -four inches of flat web. Be- 
gin ^ve inches from the end of the web, turn 
and sew into a rectanguhxr form five inches wide 
and eight inches long. 

Join the five-inch ends, and draw in the top 
with the needle and a piece of the material from 
which the cap was made. After securing the 
top, twist and fold the piece of yarn remaining 
for a cord and fasten a number of strands of 
yarn through the loop for a tassel. 



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Child's Bath or Bedroom SHppers 

Length of sole, ^ve and one-half inches. It 
is well to have the soles before beginning to 
sew. They can be secured at any store. 

Each slipper rerpiires two and one-half yards 
of round web. Start at the back of the heel 
(A, of ilhistration), and make the first two rows 
three inches higli, then gradually shorten the next 
three rows, and keep each row this height until 
the instep is finished. The first row on the vamp 
(B, of illustration) is made one inch higher than 
the side. Each row is then gradually shortened, 
the last row beinu:; three-fourths of an inch h'vAi 
(C, of illustration). This wdll complete one-half 
of the sli[)per. 

The other half i.^ niade in just the reverse way 
by continuing the sewing from the toe (C, of 
illustration) back to the heel, taking care that 
each row is exactly the same height as the cor- 
responding row on tlie opposite side. 

Join the back of the heel and sew to the soles 
before closing the vamp in front. Sew vamp 
up the center by catching corresponding loops 
together. Make cord and tassel to go around 
the top, as in illustration of finished slip- 
pers. 



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Small Mittens 

Sixty inches of flat Aveb will be required for 
each mitten. Cut off eight pieces six inches long. 
In cutting, clip just one stitch and run the ends 
across, and sew them into a cylindrical form. 
Draw in the top with a needle and a piece of 
the material and fasten securely. Leave an 
opening on one side for the thumb. 

The thumb is made of three pieces sewed to- 
gether. The longest piece is three inches and 
the others each two and three-fourths inches long. 
In sewing it into the mitten, have the longest 
piece come down toward the wrist. Gradually 
form and sew it in place. Draw in the top and 
fasten securely. 

CORD 

This is made of round web, knitted the desired 
length. The length will vary a little according 
to size of the child, but four and one-half feet 
is a good length. The mittens are fastened to 
the ends of the cord. 



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Doll's Hood 

This requires t\\^o yards of round web. 

Start with the end of the web and sew into a 
circular form for the crown. (See illustration 
A.) The sixth row is brought down to within 
one inch of the center of the back. Turn and 
sew around to within one inch from the center 
of the back on the opposite side. This will 
leave two inches free in the back of the hood. 
Turn and continue sewino^ in this way for five 
rows, which will form the side of hood. 

The remaining part of theAvebis then brought 
around the face of the hood and across the back, 
as one would sew a cord. 

Finish with cord and tassel for tie-strinii:s. 
A rosette of yarn may be made for the top or 
side. 



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Doll's Coat or Jacket 

This may be made of round or flat weh. 

The coat is begun at the under-arm seam a. 
For a coat Ave inclies long begin three inches 
from the end of the wel) to make the first turn. 
Sew from this turn to the starting end of the 
Aveb />, fasten the sewing thread and cut it off. 
The second row is made eleven inches long, or 
long enough to go over the shoulder and down 
the back, h to c. 

Sew four rows in this way to form the front 
and part of the back ; then four ro\vs five inches 
long for the back ; then four more rows eleven 
inches long for the other slioulder and front d 
to e. Sew the fifth or last row up three inches 
for the other under-arm seam. 

Join the under-arm seams, leaving an opening 
of two inches for sleeves if they are desired. If 
not, the armhole and neck can be finished off 
with some contrasting color. 

For the sleeves, measure the length of the 
doll's arm and make the first row this length. 
Make each row a little longer than the preced- 
ing row until the top or shoulder part is reached, 
then gradually shorten each row until the desired 
width is obtained. The last row should be the 



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same length as the first row. When sewing 
them in the coat, have the longest part come at 
the top of the shoukler. Buttons are made hy 
braiding yarn and sewing it in the form of 
buttons. 

A cord for fastening is made by braiding, or 
twisting and folding the yarn. It is then sewed 
into loops or used as cord and tassel for tying. 



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Bootees 

Knit two yards of round ^^ eb for each bootee. 

Start two incljes from the end of the web for 
the first turn. Sew into an elliptical form three 
and one-half inches long for the sole. Sew two 
more rows without widening for the sides of the 
foot ; then sew t^vo rows across the front for the 
toe ; the third row bring all around tlie top to 
complete the foot. 

The leg of the bootee is made l)y bringing the 
web directly upward three inches before making 
the first turn. Make each row three inches high 
and catch each row^ into the top of the foot 
while sewing. Put cord and tassel around 
where the leg and foot meet. 



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Little Boy Blue 

Make coat according to directions given for 
doll's coat. 

Measure the length of the doll's leg for the 
length of the trousers. Use flat web audsew it 
into two rectangular pieces wide enough to make 
each le2: a little full. 

Join the inside seams part way and then join 
the open edge of the right front ^vith the open 
edge of the left front. Do the same with the 
back edges. Put a draw-string around the top, 
or a piece of the web may be used for a waist- 
band. Put in a dra vv -string around the bottom 
of each leg. 



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Little Red Riding-Hood 

The doll shown in illnstration is ten and one- 
half inches tall. To make cape and hood in one 
piece sew two rows of flat web, six and one-half 
inches long, for the center of the back. These 
two rows will also give the desired fulness. The 
next ^ve rows are made nineteen inches long, 
or long enough to reach over the head and down 
to form the two sides of the cape and hood. 
After these five rows are completed, sew five rows 
six inches long on each side of the front of the 
cape, to make it wide enough to meet across the 
chest. 

Close the cape and the hood in the back. 
The part above the six and a lialf inch rows 
will form the hood. Draw in the top of these 
two short ro^vs and scnv to the base of the hood. 
Put in a draw-string around the top of the 
right side of the ca[)e in front, carry it aronnd 
the base of the hood, around the top of the cape 
on the left side and tie in front. 



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Doll's Skirt 

This skirt is ^ve inches long and made of flat 
web. The first and last rows are made one and 
a quarter incli shorter than the other rows 
forming the skirt. These two rows are sewed 
together when the skirt is finished, thus form- 
ing the placket and also the desired fulness in 
the back. 

There are sixteen rows in all. Each tw^o, 
when sewed together, form a scollop at the top 
and bottom where the web is turned. In sew- 
ing care must be taken to have each row the 
exact length of the preceding row except in the 
first and last row. 

The top of tlie skirt may be finished witli a 
draw-string or a band made from cloth. The 
bottom of the skirt may be left as it is, or be 
finished with a blanket stitch of some contrast- 
ing color. The skirt requires five yards of flat 
web. 



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Little Boy's Hat 

Measure the cliikrs liend for the size of the 
hat. Make the crown of the hat one-half of 
this measurement. Jf the ehikl's head measures 
twenty-two inches around, make the crown 
eleven inches in diameter. The crown is circu- 
lar and is made in the same way as the circular 
mat, taking two stitches of Aveb and sewing 
them into one stitch of the cro\vn already sewed 
to keep it flat. When it is of the desired size, 
begin the side by sewing one stitch of the web 
into one of the crown, at tlie same time holding 
the web to be sewed directly under the last 
row in the crown. 

Make the side twice as long as the desired 
heiglit of the liat. For instance, if the desired 
heiu'ht is to be three and a half inches, make 
the side seven inches long, as one-half of this 
measurement is turned up. 

Two colors may be used, one color for the 
crown and one for the side. Red and black or 
red and white are pretty combinations. 

A doll's hat of the same style, the crown 
three and a half inches in diameter, requires ^ve 
yards of round web. 



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Child's Muffler 

This is a combination of flat and round web. 
Knit ten inches of flat web, change to round 
web by bringing the yarn across the center of 
the hole in the knitter to the opposite post, and 
knit ten inches, or the number of inches neces- 
sary to go around the neck. Change again to 
flat web, knit ten inches and clip off. 

Make seven such pieces and sew them to- 
gether to form the muffler. The round web 
will form the neck part. 

Do not remove from the knitter while chang- 
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Child's Hood 



This is made much in the same way as the 
doll's hood. Make tlie back of the hood five 
inches in diameter, then turn the wel^ and form 
tlie side. Sew around to within four inches of 
the place of turning on tlie opposite side and 
turn asrain. So continue until the side is suffi- 
ciently wide to cover the cliild's head. Extend 
this side three inches beyond the desired width, 
widening on each row of the extended part to 
give fulness. This widening may be omitted, 
and the extended part turned back, leaving it 
perfectly plain, if desired. Trim with rosettes 
or pompons made of the same matei'ial as the 
hood. 

Turn l)ack the extended part and tack to the 
hood. Sew a pompon or a rosette of yarn over 
the top of the sewing stitch. For tie-strings, 
use cord and tassel, or ribbon. 

The hood requires from twenty-five to thirty 
yards. 



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Little Girl's Hat 

This requires twenty-five yards of round web. 
Measure the child's head for the size of the hat. 
Start the crown in the same way as the circular 
mat. When it is five inches in diameter, gradu- 
ally turn the crown, while sewing the next five 
or six rows. 

When the desired width is reached, begin 
forming the side by sewing one stitch of web 
into one stitch of the crown, keeping each row 
exactly under the preceding row until the de- 
sired height is obtained ; then gradually widen 
to form the rim, which is three and a half or 
four inches broad. 

Do not widen any on the last two rows, but 
draw the web a little tighter while sewing to 
make the edge of the rim roll or turn inward. 

Finish w^ith cord and tassels around the 
crown, or pompons on the right or left side of 
the front of the hat. 



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Doll's Sweater 



This is made of five and one-half yards of 
flat web cut into pieces of a desired length. 
Cut three pieces seven inches long for the front. 
One inch and a half of this will also form the 
neck. When cutting, clip only one stitcli and 
pull out the ends. 

The next two pieces are cut five and one-half 
inches lonir and sewed one on each side of the 
front one inch and a half belo^v tlie top end. 
Each succeedino; row is made a little shorter to 
form the shoulder, the shortest pieces forming 
the outside edges. 

Make the back of the sweater in the same 
way and sew front and back together, leaving 
one and a quarter inch opening on each side for 
the sleeves. 

The sleeve is made of ^ve pieces, the longest 
piece being three inches, and the shortest two 
and one-half inches long. Sew these pieces to- 
gether to form the sleeve. When sewing it into 
the sweater, place the longest part at the shoul- 
der seam and stretch the armhole while sewing 
it in. 



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Wristlets 

These are made of round or flat web. Each 
wristlet requires one and one-half yards. 

Measure five inches, the length of the wrist- 
let, and turn. Start sewing from this point and 
sew to the end of the five inches and turn ao-ain. 

Continue until enough rows are sewed to 
make the wristlet the desired width, which in 
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Shoulder Shawl 

This may be made of round or flat ^veh^ and 
of any desired size. If the shawl is to be 
thirty-six inches long, clip the web into pieces 
of this leno;th and sew them too-ether until the 
shawl is of the desired width, or the web may 
simply be turned at the end of each row, then 
proceed with the sewing. 

The fringe for the ends is made by cutting 
the yarn into lengtlis t^^ice as long as the de- 
sired leno;th of the frinoe — that is, if the frimre 
is to be five inches long, cut the yarn into pieces 
ten inches Ions;. 

Fold each ten-incli piece in two, slip the folded 
end through a stitch in the end of the shaAvl 
and draw the two ends of the piece through 
the loop thus formed and pull tight. 



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Doll's Carriage Robe 

This robe is ten inches wide and eisrhteen 
inches long, and is made of four pieces of flat 
web, each piece three yards long. Any number 
of pieces of eitlier round or flat web may be 
used, and the robe made wider and lonofer if 
desired. 

Measure fifteen inches of w^eb and turn it. 
Begin sewing from this, turn down to the end 
of the fifteen inches and again turn, bringing 
the web around over the end. Care must be 
taken while turning to keep the ends perfectly 
flat. 

When the three yards are used begin the 
other parts in the same way. Make four or any 
desired number of parts, and sew them together, 
alternating tlie colors. Put a tassel made of 
the same material on the rounded end of each 
part. 

If round web is used it will require more for 
each part, for the round is not as wide as the 
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Child's Leggings 

Leggings may be made of round or flat web. 
Measure five inches above the knee down to the 
vamp of the shoe for the lengtli of the fi'ont 
part of the legging. This gives the length of 
the first row. 

Turn the Aveb and begin to sew from this 
point up to the to[), then tui'ii again and sew 
down to the toe. Continue in this way until 
the front part is two and one-half inches wide. 

Bring the remaining roAvs down to within 
two inches of the end of the toe, until the leg- 
ging is wide enough to go around the child's leg, 
then sew to the opposite side of the front. Sew 
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Muffler 

This may be made of round or flat wel). 
Make the part to go around the neck first. In 
this model the neck band is ten inches long and 
three inches wide. Sew four rows of flat or six 
rows of round ^\ eb for the neck. Begin three 
inches from the ends to make the front. Grad- 
ually shorten each row until it is of the desired 
length. 

Make loops of twisted yarn and sew to one 
end of the neck band to slip over the buttons. 
Sew the buttons on the opposite end and on the 
inside where they will be hidden while the 
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Made of Knitting Cotton 

Knitting cotton can be secured at any de- 
partment store. It comes in colors white, black, 
red, navy blue, and mixed colors. This is not 
as elastic as worsted and is used where streno;th 
is required, such as bags, hammocks, wash-cloths, 
etc. It is very inexpensive and can be used to 
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Jumping Rope 

Select a piece of jute, or stout cord the length 
of the desired rope. Drop one end of this and 
one end of the knitting cotton through the 
hole in the knitter (use knitter having four 
posts), and draw it out at the other end three 
inches. Bi'ing the cotton leading from the ball 
around each post once, then proceed w ith the 
knitting, covering the cord or jute which is used 
as a core or foundation for the rope. 

Cords for pillow tops may also be made in 
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Toy Horse Reins 

These are made of coarse knitting cotton on 
four-post knitters. Knit a piece three yards 
long for the reins. The children measure each 
other for the breast-piece, which ^v ill be from ten 
to t^^elve inches long. This is fastened to the 
reins nine inches below the center of the neck 
on each side, to allow the head to pass through 
easily. 

Two colors may be used in knitting the reins, 
working around first with one color, then with 
the other. 

Fourteen yards of knitting cotton will make 
one yard of web on the four-post knitter. 



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Wash Cloth 

This is made of white knitting cotton. It 
requires nine yards of web for a cloth ten by 
twelve inches. Measure twelve inches of web, 
turn and sew toward the end. 

When the twelve-inch piece is sewed turn 
again and sew. Continue in this way until the 
desired size is obtained. 

With a piece of the cotton make a loop at 
one corner by which to hang it. 



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School Bag 

This may be made of round or flat web. A 
bag twelve inches deep and fourteen inches 
wide requires thirty yards. Measure twenty- 
four inches of web and turn. Bes^in sewinof 
from tliis turn to the end of the t\venty-four 
inches then turn again. So continue until this 
oblong piece measures fourteen by twent}'-four 
inches. Fold this in two and sew up the sides. 
This will avoid any sccim in the bottom of the 
bag. 

Make handles in the same way as for jumping- 
rope, or a double thickness of the web may be 
used for each liandle and sewed to the top sides 
of the bag. Finish by sewing a piece of the 
web around the top. 

Laundry bags, sewing bags, and little bags 
for holding paints and water-dish may be made 
in similar way. 



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Chimney Cleaner 

This is made of white knitting cotton. It 
requires two yards of flat or three yards of 
round web. 

Secure a piece of stick or better still a piece 
of half-inch dowel ten or twelve inches long, 
for a handle. Cut a groove with a knife around 
one end to keep the web from slipping off. 

Sew the web into loops three and a half or 
four inches long. Draw them in around the 
end of the handle with the sewing string just in 
the groove ; then wind the sewdng string around 
two or three times, tie, and clip off the ends. 



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Doll's Hammock 

This is made of flat web. A hammock eight 
by twelve inches requires five and one-half 
yards. Sew this into an oblong piece twelve 
inches long and eight inches wide. 

Secure a piece of cardboard three inches longer 
than the oblong piece and one inch wider. 

Round oif the corners with a pair of scissors 
(see illustration), and cut notches or slits in ends 
one-half inch apart. Sew two brass rings in 
the center of one side, and on the other baste 
the oblong piece which is to be used for the 
hammock. Then with a needle and a long 
piece of the knitting cotton begin making the 
ends of the hammock by securing one end of 
the sewing string to the hammock and bring it 
over the end of the cardboard in the first slit 
from the end and tlirough the ring on the op- 
posite side of cardboard ; back over cardboard, 
through second slit and through hammock. 

So continue until one end is finished. Do the 
same ^vith the other end. These strings may 
be held in place by putting three or four rows 
of weaving just underneath the rings. 

Clip the basting stitches and remove from the 
cardboard. Make fringe as for shawl. 



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